waggle


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Synonyms for waggle

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Synonyms for waggle

to move to and fro vigorously and usually repeatedly

to move (one's arms or wings, for example) up and down

to move or proceed with short irregular motions up and down or from side to side

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Synonyms for waggle

causing to move repeatedly from side to side

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move from side to side

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move unsteadily or with a weaving or rolling motion

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